Description
A creamy and spicy one-pot pasta dish featuring smoked sausage and penne, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the uncooked penne pasta. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and fold in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cajun pasta, one pot meal, creamy sausage pasta